Waikato police officer Jacob Collins gives up suppression appeal after pepper spray assault conviction
Collins was convicted and ordered to pay the victim $1000 in emotional harm reparation. Collins’ counsel, Russell Boot,…
Belmont cyclist death: Truck driver avoids conviction after fatal crash
While leaving court, Mose told the Herald the decision was “in God’s plan”. Mose had previously pleaded guilty…
Home Improvement child actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrested over probation breach
Cartwright is facing five charges; driving under the influence, attempted first-degree assault and three counts of reckless endangerment,…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
When spoken to by police the man declined to comment. The man pleaded guilty to one charge of…
Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year’s Day crash that killed Jade Richards
Donaldson was charged with careless driving causing death, which she defended at trial, claiming she was sunstruck, and,…
‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su wins appeal in sexual harassment case
She added in a statement released through women’s rights organisation Womenlink: “Despite today’s ruling, I will continue to…
Migrant worker Dara Singh avoids conviction after New Plymouth assault spurred by racial remarks
Singh approached the victim, grabbing him by his arms and pushing him towards the restaurant. The victim pulled…
Drink-driver Zejayohn Hurinui killed elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from driving, coroner finds
His mother told police she had travelled from out of town to support her son at court. After…
Walter Yovich remembered for lifetime of service to Whangārei community
Yovich was born in Whangārei and spent his lifetime giving back to the community he had always called…
Elite Bay of Plenty sportsman denied discharge without conviction for drink-driving
He had sought a discharge without conviction due to the impact a conviction could have on his ability…
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to over four years in prison
Combs was acquitted by a jury in July of the most serious charges against him – sex trafficking…
Bay of Plenty cop Harrison Rickard-Simms busted drink-driving, appeals conviction
He failed in his bid to get a discharge when he appeared before Community Magistrate Lesley Jensen on…